Full Breakdown
Typhoon Maysak Triggers Flood Alerts and Evacuations Across China's Guangxi Region
7/6/2026, 1:46:07 PM
Flood Emergency in Nanning
On July 6, Nanning—home to nearly 9 million people—raised its flood-control response from level III to level I after intense rainfall swelled rivers. A breach at a medium-sized reservoir in Hengzhou triggered evacuations, and the city halted all 97 ferry crossings and passenger vessels at seven scenic sites.
Meteorological Background
Typhoon Maysak, the 10th named storm of 2026, struck Hainan on July 3, re-entered the Beibu Gulf and made a second landfall near the Guangxi-Vietnam border on July 4. The NMC issued a blue alert for Force 7-10 gales and rainfall exceeding 200 mm across Guangxi. Hainan’s meteorological service raised a Level III warning, forecasting 150-250 mm rain and isolated totals above 350 mm.
Data, Evacuations and Transport Disruptions
One reservoir breach was confirmed, 211 people evacuated in Nanning, and 97 ferry routes halted. Forecast rain totals 150-250 mm in Hainan and >200 mm in Guangxi. Guangdong evacuated 23,296 people (10,717 offshore, 12,579 inland). Sanya airport canceled 92 flights, and wind gusts of Force 8-11 were expected along the coast.
Official Responses
The NMC’s blue alert warned of coastal flooding. Qi Kunyuan, director of the Qisha maritime station, ordered suspension of all passenger ships, ferries and yachts. Hainan’s Level III warning stressed gales and heavy rain. The National Flood Control Headquarters activated a Level IV response for Hainan, Guangxi and Guangdong, and the Ministry of Water Resources launched a flood-control operation.
On-the-Ground Situation
Fire crews in Qinzhou rescued 211 residents as floodwaters rose. Police in Fangchenggang coordinated road evacuations, and teams in Dongxing cleared debris from submerged streets.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on Nanning’s emergency level—some cite Level I, others Level III. Rainfall forecasts range from 150-250 mm to “exceeding 200 mm.” Evacuation numbers vary between 211 and 23,296. No comprehensive damage assessment has been released.
Verbatim Quotes
“extremely heavy rain” — CCTV report
“Xinhua reported, citing Qi Kunyuan, director of Qisha maritime station in Fangchenggang, that all passenger ships, ferries, and yachts under its jurisdiction have been suspended, and all maritime recreational activities have been halted.” — Qi Kunyuan, director, Qisha maritime station
“The National Meteorological Center (NMC) issued a blue alert at 6 am on Saturday, forecasting that the 10th typhoon of this year, Maysak would make a second landfall along the coast near the border between South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and northern Vietnam Saturday night.” — National Meteorological Center
“The Hainan Meteorological Service renewed its Level III typhoon warning at 9:20 am on Saturday, forecasting persistent heavy rain and gales throughout the day, with accumulated rainfall expected to exceed 200 millimeters.” — Hainan Meteorological Service
What’s Next
The NMC projects three more days of intense rain and gale-force winds across Guangxi, prompting continued evacuations and heightened landslide alerts. Authorities will monitor river levels, keep ferry services suspended, and assess infrastructure damage as the storm’s remnants move inland.
